Something for pols to chew on at healthcare summit
By
Brett Bakshis
Feb 25, 2010
Politicians love to toss out stories of individuals adversely affected by the healthcare system. You always hear them say, “I’ve heard from a family in Michigan that lost its insurance,”...
Providers could be headed for a wild, ‘wet’ summer
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 23, 2021
We’re going to see more investors venturing from the sidelines this summer, and they’re going to be willing to get far more than just a toe wet.
Food for thought for inspirational service on emotional day
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 12, 2012
There’s no doubt about it: You have to hand it to the folks at Buckner Westminster Place. They can teach us all how to show gratitude, and be good neighbors.
College days: 50 years is a long time
By
James M. Berklan
May 02, 2012
A lot of things were different in long-term care back in 1962. Never mind the stiff uniforms, spartan buildings and low technology. Medicare and Medicaid were still a few years from being born by President...
Vitamin D for dummies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 14, 2013
It’s not a secret that employees who work in healthcare, whether they are medical journalists or nurses, don’t always earn gold stars when it comes to managing their own health. Witness the...
A pitch perfect performance
By
Dec 15, 2015
In my high school’s theater department, the Wednesday night before a show officially opened was always reserved for a very special occasion: Senior Night. The audience, filled with people’s...
Nursing home operators get a little respect
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 18, 2013
Attitude determines altitude. You make your breaks. People are about as happy as they make their minds up to be. They’re all somewhat overused yet admirable sayings people live by. Nursing home operators...
Fatherly advice suitable for all at this historic time
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 12, 2021
Dad was wise but never too pushy with the advice. I think he realized that’s how it gets better traction.
The nursing home doctor is in
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 02, 2008
Understanding the role of a nursing home medical director is difficult by any measure. Even the American Medical Directors Association has been trying to redefine the role recently. Perhaps that’s what...
Why the survey system may never be fixed
By
John O'Connor
Sep 05, 2014
Given certain realities about skilled-nursing facility inspections, we should not be wondering why cheating has occurred. Rather, we should be amazed it hasn’t been more rampant.